fuel pump removal/replacement

[antonioelgrande]

I've had to smack the fuel pump with a rubber mallet to get it going on cold days...is this a common problem? I'm about to yank it out and take a look. Is there anything i should know before I start? If this is a common problem can this be fixed by cleaning up the fuel pump? This car is my everydayer' and i'd rather not replace the pump if it can be corrected...thanx

[Silvia007]

I'd replace it.

[240_Keyy]

replace the pump, the whole process shouldnt take more than about an hour. Just make sure that you do it when you only have very little gas in it, otherwise you are bound to get gas all over the trunk...

[antonioelgrande]

should i stick to the stock part? i dont have the tools for a major mod. And is there a gasket i'll need to replace? i need to order all the parts before i can open it up...thnx

[240_Keyy]

it's actually quite easy. All you need is a phillips screw driver and a 10mm socket (possibly even an 8mm), along with a pair of pliers.

once you unplug the pump, take off the cover that is held on with the 4 screws, then under that you will find a plate that has 8 (or is it 6?) little bolts in it that has two hoses coming out of the top. remove those hoses (be careful, there may still be some fuel pressure, so have some towels handy) and then push them out of the way. Once you do that, remove the 8 little bolts and then pull up on the assembly. From there it is pretty self explanatory.

I would jsut replace your pump with a walboro 255 because they are cheaper and better than a stock replacement, about $100 (or 11ty canadian )